Huston, Idaho

Unincorporated community in the state of Idaho, United States

Unincorporated community in Idaho, United States
43°36′37″N 116°47′00″W / 43.61028°N 116.78333°W / 43.61028; -116.78333CountryUnited StatesStateIdahoCountyCanyonElevation
2,520 ft (770 m)Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)ZIP code
83630
Area code(s)208, 986GNIS feature ID396682[1]

Huston is an unincorporated community in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. Huston is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-northeast of Marsing. Huston has a post office with ZIP code 83630.[2]

History

In 1911, Ben Huston homesteaded 40 acres and he used 10 acres for the townsite.[3]

Huston's population was estimated at 50 in 1960.[4]

In 2005, Deer Flat Merc, the last business closed.[3][5]

Huston's name was used during the filming of Superman II (1980).

Notable people

  • Connie Hill, postmaster of Huston.[6]
  • Ben Huston, homesteader.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Huston, Idaho
  2. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  3. ^ a b c Wiley, Danielle (March 25, 2016). "The Lost Town of Huston". idahopress.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  4. ^ World Book Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Field Enterprises Corporation. 1960. p. 27.
  5. ^ "Abandoned Canyon County School House Gets New Life". 1035kissfmboise.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "Vheers and Jeers". idahopress.com. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
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